DINING OUT GUIDE
MONTCLAIR (continued)
PANZANO PIZZERIA
PIZZA
71 Walnut St. 973-744-4333
Panzano offers a variety of pizza, salads
and appetizers, as well as entrees such
as grilled chicken Panini, eggplant parm
and rollatini.
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PIG & PRINCE
AMERICAN (NEW)
1 Lackawanna Plaza 973-233-1006
The décor in this former train station
promises exciting, contemporary cuisine, as does the menu, which includes
a “single steer burger,” lobster tagliatelle
and apricot Napoleon.
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RAYMOND’S
AMERICAN
28 Church St. 973-744-9263
A favored community hangout, this
1930s brasserie has mastered the art of
food from brunch to dinner. Try the
renowned French toast.
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RED EYE CAFE
94 Walnut St. 973-509-3663
“Comfort food with a twist” is how
co-owner (with twin brother Matthew)
Anthony Brinton describes the cuisine
at his new cafe. Recent dishes include
scallops served over cauliflower and
mashed potato puree; pesto and broccoli scrambled egg sandwich, and a
Guinness stout chocolate cupcake
with Irish cream frosting.
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SALUTE
ITALIAN
173 Glen Ridge Ave. 973-746-2380
Although a trip to Italy may not be in
the budget, a trip to Salute, A Brick
Oven Bistro is tantamount to dining
inside a cozy, rustic Tuscan farmhouse.
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SAMBA
BRAZILIAN BBQ
7 Park St. 973-774-6764
Samba has something for everyone – a
wide range of omelettes and paninis for
the breakfast and lunch crowd; wellpriced salads and soups for lunch; and a
romantic environment/sumptuous
menu, including such treats as fried
yucca with Brazilian pork sausage and
caramelized onions, for dinner.
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SAPPORO
JAPANESE
4 Alvin Place 973-744-6808
Eat-in or take out sushi, hibachi and
Asian specialties. Great place for parties
or large groups.
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SATISH PALACE
INDIAN
397 Bloomfield Ave. 973-746-4477
SCALA DEL NONNA
ITALIAN
32 Church St. 973-744-3300
One of the Italian eateries of celebrity
chef Michael Cetrulo, Scala del Nonna’s
delicious food is a welcome respite
from restaurants that too often emphasize concepts over flavor.
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SLA THAI RESTAURANT
THAI
38 Upper Montclair Plaza, 973-509-0111
Instead of relying on heavy spices, this
small but bright and stylish eatery succeeds through delicate spices and
authentic ingredients, such as imported
tiger shrimp from Thailand.
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SMASHBURGER
AMERICAN
15 Bloomfield Ave. 973-433-7343
Angus beef burgers are smashed on the
grill to sear the beef and seal in the flavor. Served on butter-toasted artisan
bun. Also serving chicken, hot dogs, salads and Haagen-Dazs specialties.
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SUSHI HANA
JAPANESE
5 N. Fullerton Ave. 973-746-3900
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THAI CHEF
THAI
664 Bloomfield Ave. 973-783-4994
Outstanding Thai and French cuisine,
with spices flown in weekly from both
countries.
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TINGA TAQUERIA
MEXICAN
215 Bellevue Ave. 973-509-8226
A welcome alternative to the run-ofthe-mill take-out, this restaurant has
been popular among locals since the
day it opened. Featuring a mix of
Mexican and barbecue, the blackened
catfish taco is one of the most requested items.
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TOAST
AMERICAN
700 Bloomfield Ave. 973-509-8099
Breakfast, lunch and brunch staples
prepared with a twist.
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TORO SUSHI BAR
JAPANESE
44 Upper Montclair Plaza 973-746-8555
Authentic Japanese cuisine served by a
warm and friendly staff in an elegant,
yet comfortable setting.
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TUP TIM THAI CUISINE
THAI
600 Bloomfield Ave. 973-783-3800
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TURTLE + THE WOLF
AMERICAN (NEW)
622 Valley Road 973-783-9800
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TRUMPETS JAZZ CLUB
& RESTAURANT
AMERICAN
6 Depot Square, 973-744-2600
Enjoy your jazz while dining on American
and Italian standards such as fried calamari, Buffalo wings, New York strip steak
and chicken tenders. A well-stocked bar
list includes a variety of mixed drinks.
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UPSTAIRS
AMERICAN
608 Valley Road 973-744-4144
This hip, Manhattan-style restaurant on
the second floor above Valley Rd.’s Dai
Kichi serves up contemporary fare on
both small plates and large for dinner
seven days a week; the full bar is also
open from noon on Sundays.
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VILLALOBOS
MEXICAN
6 South Fullerton Ave., 973-337-6667
The menu is as stylish as the décor at
Villalobos, which attracts a hip crowd
with its flavorful spins on traditional
Mexican staples, such as guacamole with
brussels sprouts and bacon, and tacos
with pork belly carnitas.
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NUTLEY
AMERICAN BISTRO
ITALIAN
24 Washington Ave. 973-235-0505
American and Italian fare; good quality
and solid wine list.
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BELLA LUCE
RESTAURANT AND BAR
ITALIAN
507 Franklin Ave. 973-403-8500
Trendy but casual eatery offers eclectic
Italian menu.
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VERONA
AVENUE BISTRO PUB
AMERICAN
558 Bloomfield Ave. 973-239-7444
A friendly neighborhood spot where
you can go for a burger or a fancy meal.
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FRANK ANTHONY’S
GOURMET ITALIAN
ITALIAN
667 Bloomfield Ave. 973-239-1303
Menu features everything from pizza
and sandwiches to steaks, seafood,
chops and pasta dishes.
yaomdt
MIELE’S ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
ITALIAN
125 Bloomfield Ave. 973-239-3363
A popular dining spot with locals for
more than 50 years. Full bar available
but you may bring your own wine or
beer. On and off premise catering.
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